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I have never seen this, nor can I imagine how this procedure (a nasopharyngoscope exam) could cause tinnitus.

I would simply ask for recommendations for relieving your symptoms and a long-term prognosis.

Examination of the ear through an operating microscope often discloses details not visible with an ordinary otoscope. Magnification ranges from 10X to 40X this way.

Paul, Prior to my personal problem and extensive research, I was quite uninformed about all that could be done to help sufferers of T or H. Sadly, ENT training still spends very little time dealing with these issues. General medical doctors have absolutely no clue. ENT specialists are not much...

The fact that your symptoms change with position suggests something akin to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. For an explanation, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vertigo/basics/definition/con-20028216 I suggest a complete ENT evaluation (including a microscope exam) to...

@simon garnes, I doubt there is any connection between the eye drops and ear symptoms. For ear pain and/or tinnitus, always begin with an examination by an ENT specialist. Be aware that an imbalance of your bite can lead to TMJ imbalance and ear pain. Sometimes, tinnitus is related to TMJ...

@Dennis MacDonald, I am not aware of a relationship. High doses of aspirin are known to generate tinnitus, but typical small doses should not. I would personally suspect Lipitor, but am not a fan of this drug in any case. Many problems have been reported from its use - or overuse, in my opinion...

@Kimbob, it's not possible to identify the cause without more detailed examination and testing. A thorough ENT exam is required. Bless you, Dr Charlie Charles Smithdeal MD FACS

I believe it was Dr Nagler who used this term. I did not. Dr Charlie Charles Smithdeal MD, FACS

@jeannie, It's not possible to diagnose accurately without more information, including an examination. The hearing loss indicated on the audiogram above is mild, and would likely not interfere with normal conversation. I can't say more than this. Additional questions should be directed to your...

If my issue were one of frustration because my noise kept me awake last night, I might use a setup statement such as: "Even though I feel so totally frustrated right now because the noise in my head kept me from falling asleep last night, I deeply and completely accept myself." If my issue...

There are many setup statements, depending upon each individual's dominant issue. I provide numerous examples within my online course, Tinnitus: Taking Control. Understandably, forum guidelines do not permit me to share a link to this course. Bless you, Dr Charlie Charles Smithdeal MD, FACS

Visit the following website and follow the instructions exactly. I have found this the absolute most effective method available anywhere today to relieve such negative emotions. http://emofree.com Bless you, Dr Charlie Charles Smithdeal, MD, FACS

You answered your own question. Bless you, Joseph. Dr Charlie Charles Smithdeal MD FACS

Prior studies. http://www.tinnitusjournal.com/imagebank/pdf/v10n1a06.pdf http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/10753320 http://www.tinnitusjournal.com/detalhe_artigo.asp?id=458

Joseph, I don't see a clear pattern to suggest an explanation for your symptoms; however I find the above statement quite significant. May I suggest that you ask J Cowan Hill his opinion re a possible misalignment of your cervical vertebrae and your symptoms? Also, are you aware that a high...

I wholeheartedly agree, Mr Cartman. It is my wish that you and other forum members will help spread the word about this connection. Thousands suffer daily as a result of not having reliable information. Bless you, Dr Charlie Charles Smithdeal MD, FACS

I created an online Tinnitus Control course because very few EFT practitioners understand tinnitus or how to deal with it specifically. I am currently working on a training course for Tinnitus Control Guides to educate them about tinnitus. Meanwhile, you can learn EFT and apply it to your own...

@Mark Sympa , This is a recent blog post I wrote: ACOUSTIC TRAUMA OR ACOUSTIC SHOCK? Acoustic trauma and Acoustic Shock are separate and distinct conditions resulting from exposure to loud sounds. Acoustic trauma (AT) is a physical injury to the hearing mechanism of the inner ear. AT...

Your idea makes good sense, Silvine. I can't speak to the usual therapeutic methods for phobia removal. Energy psychology methods such as EFT are so effective for phobia removal (often within minutes) that I have had no reason to investigate other methods. Dr C

@Silvine I agree. You clearly have an exceptional understanding of the situation. This mechanism is one of the reasons that EFT and ART are so effective for relieving the suffering from the noise of tinnitus or hyperacusis. One rates the intensity of the fear (or associated anxiety...

I created my own stress relief CD and listened to it at night. To follow the guidelines of the forum, I cannot recommend or provide a link to it. There must be many available online from different sources.

Lisa, EFT is what primarily worked for me. I also used a bit of self-hypnosis early on, especially to sleep at night. I no longer require self hypnosis. For most situations, I use High-Fidelity or HD Safety earplugs from Etymotic Research...

I wish I had a satisfactory answer to this question. I always recommend that anyone suffering from this affliction first consult an ENT specialist. A thorough professional evaluation is important to rule out causes that can and should be corrected, such as acoustic neuromas, TMD, otosclerosis...

@billie48 Billie, I certainly respect Dr Hubbard's success story, as I do anyone who has found a solution that works to relieve their suffering from the noise of tinnitus. Re the following statement, however, allow me to share my own personal experience over a period of many years: Having...

Some of you might find this interesting: Drs. Sven Vanneste and Michael Kilgard of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences used a new method pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with auditory tones to alleviate the symptoms of chronic tinnitus. Their results were published on Nov. 20 in...

Billie, I found a reference to a study conducted by this same group at UCLA. Thirty people, 18 women and 12 men between ages of 18 and 36, participated in Lieberman's study at UCLA's Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center. They viewed images of individuals making different emotional...

Yes, that's my understanding. I suggest checking online for references. I had that particular page saved from an earlier project. Bless you, Dr Charlie

@Silvine: I searched through some of my materials to find the answer I thought I remembered. It's from my good friend, Kevin Hogan - also a former tinnitus sufferer. Combining Buddhist Teachings and Modern Neuroscience Mindfulness meditation, which is very popular in Southeast Asia and...

@Zimichael. I find nothing wrong with people who dance on moonbeams. Imagination is the key ingredient to all creativity. God blessed us with this marvelous human mind. I imagine we were intended to use it. So...moonbeams, unicorns, rainbows...as long as one's intent is pure, I respect their...

@dh42: I believe it quite risky to experiment with any mind-altering drug - especially anti-anxiety type medications, such as SSRIs or benzodiazepines. It is my understanding that some of these medications require several weeks on average to achieve a stable effect, and at least that many weeks...

@Zimichael: Thank you again for your kind words. I look forward to sharing reliable information that might help anyone who suffers from this perplexing disturbance of their auditory system. In response, allow me to share a story that illustrates the speed at which new ideas are sometimes...

dh42: My question would be, "Could anyone possibly predict how so many medications would interact in one body." I think we both know the answer, and it is "Absolutely not." I am not a mental-health professional, so I must defer to your psychiatrist. My suggestion is for you to make absolutely...

I have no personal experience with citrate causing a problem. The following site does list citrate as an excitotoxin, however. You might experiment to see if it worsens your noise. Or play it safe and avoid it. http://www.realfoodwholehealth.com/2011/05/excitotoxins-msg-and-hidden-names/...

Thanks for your suggestions, Z. The staff of this forum prohibits including links to any commercial sites. This includes links to sites that, in turn, display links to commercial sites. All of my information sites and blogs contain links to my commercial sites. I understand and respect the...

amandine: I had a similar reaction the first time I watched a video of the method. And again when I saw a live demonstration. I required several exposures and many questions answered before my skeptical brain allowed reality to sink in. It was not a trick. It was not distracting people's...

Billie: You are absolutely correct. Panic attacks often represent a fear of having another panic attack. With the first panic attack, you often feel that you are about to die. You never again want to experience that severe degree of fear. Once you are confident that you can reliably remove the...

Billie: You are correct. EFT and ART are not psychologically based. Emotions are stored in the subconscious mind, and only called into consciousness when a particular stimulus evokes them. Cognitive-Behavioral type therapies, or "talk" therapies work with the conscious mind. While I recognize...

Am: Before I respond to your question, please understand that my doing so is not intended as a recommendation for any specific commercial remedy or method. I fully respect the founders and staff of this community, and their guidelines. I am also not putting down TRT. As Dr Nagler has personally...

Billie, my experience is that EFT and ART often relieve fear reactions within minutes. I would certainly not suggest trying to learn any new method when in the throes of an attack. Once the techniques have been learned, however, both have proven effective to stop acute panic attacks in a matter...

AM and UV, I am not a fan of taking anti-depressants, sleep medications, or tranquilizers, and would never recommend doing so without close monitoring by a mental-health professional. For anyone taking any of these drugs, please be very careful, and read about the side effect and withdrawal...

Wow! I've been engaged with family and friends for Thanksgiving, so am tardy in replying to posts. First, let me assure Slipware that both Dr Nagler and I are equally devoted to helping relieve the suffering of anyone with tinnitus and hyperacusis. We may have slightly different views about...

Lorenzo, I'm a great believer in trying things that make sense - and do not appear to be harmful in any way. Whet works subjectively for you may not work for me. Having said this, my experience is that the hearing mechanism becomes more sensitive when in total silence. It's as though the "ears...

I have been assisting my wife this morning as well. May you and your family and guests have a blessed Thanksgiving, Dr Nagler. As I stated earlier, I have great respect for you and for your work in the field of tinnitus. By sharing our respective experiences, let's hope we can help relieve the...

K: Re my statements above about TRT: Tinnitus Retraining Therapy - TRT - A Review Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) relieves suffering from tinnitus in approximately 85% of trainees, but it requires 12 to 18 months to become effective. Developed in the 1980s by Dr. Pawel Jastreboff at the...

A valid point of semantics, Dr Nagler. In my work, I find that discomfort is a sensation accompanied by fear. Without the fear, would it still be uncomfortable?

Kris, 1. I have not had this experience. Hyperacusis does not make our ears more vulnerable to being injured by loud sounds. It makes loud sounds seem louder than they really are. thus, hyperacusis is a fear of loud sounds. 2. I did not try TRT. While its results are well documented, TRT is more...

Rooster, from your description, you may well have endolymphatic hydrops (EH.) Have you read my posts about food sensitivities and EH? Do you keep an all inclusive food journal? If not, begin one immediately to search for a pattern of food or drink ingestion in relation to the cycle of T and H...

I totally sympathize with your discomfort, Km. We have trash collection trucks where I live with extremely loud and offensive exhausts. My personal solution is to 1) Keep some pleasant mid-volume sound around me as much as possible - avoid total silence. 2) Keep my ear plugs positioned loosely...

All a matter of perspective? Perhaps. An interesting proposition. Happy Thanksgiving.

Thank you, awbw. Dr Nagler, allow me to add that - having had a thorough evaluation by an ENT specialist and learning that I have nothing to fear as regards my tinnitus - - I have the luxury of not caring if it's there or not.

@Dr Nagler, Thank you. To me, it's sort of a tree in the forest analogy regarding my tinnitus noise. As long as I don't hear it, I really don't care if it's there or not. Reminds me of the following: One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people...

AW: Thank you. I hope others will pay forward whatever I am able to share. \0/ :)

Thank you, Mr. C. My wife would likely have a good laugh at the halo suggestion, but I appreciate your kind words. I feel honored to share some of the information and experiences I have acquired over these many years. May God continue to bless each of us. :)

A very interesting question, Dr Nagler. I don't like to speculate, but it's the only way I know to answer your question. Certainly the loudness rating is significantly lower. I suspect the loudness match might be slightly lower as well. Because of - as you point out - the totally subjective...

Mr. C: Sounds as though you have TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder, formerly TM Joint Syndrome.) Have you consulted a knowledgeable dentist or orthodontist to balance your bite? Check out this link for information...

@RaZaH, Probably unrelated. Is the clicking sound in your jaw joint? Do you still hear the clicking sound when you open your mouth widely? Does your tinnitus change (not the clicking, but the sound of tinnitus) if you open your mouth and press hard against your chin with one hand?

In eliminating things that may activate tinnitus or ear fullness from EH, the absolute worst are MSG (monosodium glutamate) and Aspartame. Nearly all packaged foods contain MSG. Since a certain minimum level in required (in the U.S.) before MSG must be listed on package labels, it is often...

Unlikely, but possible if there is an associated ET malfunction. Which sphenoid sinus shows mucosal thickening? Also, left or right ethmoid sinuses?

Bless each of you for your kind words. Allow me to address your questions: First, I no longer suffer from tinnitus because I removed the fear and anxiety associated with it. Once I accomplished this, my brain automatically considers the noise unimportant (non-threatening) and I simply do not...